• Recent Posts by Sharon Lechter

    Home Mortgages Still Testing Financial Literacy
    15 Mar 2013

    As we continue to recover economically, it is important to look at one of the major factors that contributed to the recession.   The dream of home ownership is still strong for many, but understanding how mortgages work can be Continue Reading


    There’s nothing scarier than taxes. Here are a few things to know.
    02 Nov 2012

    Don’t Let Key Tax Advantages Expire This Year Unused Keeping up with the shifting sands in certain key areas, like taxes, can be a very challenging part of financial literacy.  The world of taxes is one of the most volatile Continue Reading


    Top Ten Measures of Your Own Financial Literacy
    16 Oct 2012

    Top Ten Measures of Your Own Financial Literacy The economic uncertainty over the last few years has many people searching for ways to ensure they are financially sound.  It has also highlighted the fact that financial literacy is essential for Continue Reading


    Financial Literacy: 8 Lessons from the Recession
    23 Aug 2012

    You have probably seen headlines and heard reports that while there are still a variety of challenges ahead, the Great Recession is officially over.    What is certain is that we have an opportunity to reflect on the lessons that Continue Reading


    The “Boomerang” Effect: Kids, expenses and retirement
    15 Jun 2012

    They’re baaaaack … Your child graduated from college, only to enter a lackluster job market with little promise for financial stability, at least in the near future.   Instead, the kids have headed back to the roost.  Now what?   According Continue Reading


    Now is a good time to pay attention to finances
    27 Apr 2012

    April is National Financial Literacy Month:  Get your head in the game (Thrive Time, that is!) April.  For you, does it mean that you spent the prior weeks lamenting the looming tax deadline?  You might be able to get away Continue Reading


    I’ll be Ghana-while: Talking Financial Literacy
    26 Mar 2012

      I’m jet setting again.  This time to Ghana, recognized in 2011 by the World Bank as enjoying the fastest growing economy as they drilled for their most plentiful of resources – oil. I love visiting Africa, love the people, Continue Reading


    Reduce your Pain at the Pump: 5 Tips on Saving Gas Costs
    15 Mar 2012

    Have you filled up your car this week? Ouch. Gas prices have climbed, taking a more noticeable chunk out of our wallets. For many families, the increase creates even more stress on already stretched budgets.  Even for those who have Continue Reading


    Study Proves ActionCOACH System Helps Local Economies Prosper
    07 Mar 2012

    Study Proves ActionCOACH System Helps Local Economies Prosper   Businesses working with ActionCOACH boost revenues, profits and hiring.   While politicians continue to grope for answers about what to do about the economy, businesses that work with ActionCOACH Business Coaches Continue Reading


    Getting your kids to take a bite out of your burden for college
    24 Feb 2012

    Teeth in the Game:  Getting your kids to take a bite out of your burden to save for college   I’ll bet when your brand new bundle of joy kicked off the receiving blanket, you began to tabulate the cost Continue Reading


    About: Sharon Lechter

    Sharon Lechter

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